Bacteria are among the most diverse and ancient forms of life on Earth. Yet, much of what is known about them comes from a ...

Researchers at Stockholm University have uncovered surprising insights into a large, previously unstudied group of bacteria, ...

Bacteria are among the most diverse and ancient forms of life on Earth. Yet, much of what we know about them comes from a small group of species ...

Cream cheese-based dips are an excellent party food. A chef shared some of his top tips for whipping up flavorful, ...

We have long struggled to determine how the first living organisms on Earth came together. Now, surprising evidence hints ...

Unlike most bacteria, Caulobacterales bacteria divide asymmetrically when they reproduce, which creates two cells that look ...

On Friday, the F.D.A. approved a new antibiotic, zoliflodacin, a day after an article published in The Lancet reported that a ...

Dust mites are microscopic pests that live in your bedding and can trigger allergic reactions - but a simple washing method can help eliminate them ...

A newly discovered single-cell amoeba has broken the temperature record for eukaryotic organisms with a cell wall and an ...

Trader Joe's is full of bargains, but you don't need to sift through the entire store to find your most budget-friendly items ...

Fruit flies are always an annoyance, especially in your kitchen. Discover what attracts them and learn how to get rid of them ...

Hospitals and public spaces are locked in a quiet arms race with microbes that cling to surfaces, shrug off disinfectants, and evolve around our best drugs. Now researchers are turning to a Nobel ...